Why I Ditched Kodi for Jellyfin for My Media Playback

How Jellyfin's transcoding, remote access, and centralized server design solved the problems Kodi couldn't

How to Install and Configure Fail2Ban on your Jellyfin LXC

Stop brute-force attacks on your Jellyfin server with Fail2Ban and not lock yourself out

DIYMEDIASERVER 2025 Year in Review

From One Janky Box To A Real On-Prem Cloud

Sync Multiple Pi-hole Servers with Nebula Sync

Keep blocklists, local DNS, and settings identical across Pi-hole v6 nodes

Best Proxmox Backup Server Setup (2025): Backups That Actually Work

Real backups. Zero drama. The one box that saves your ass when something breaks.

Best Proxmox Compute Server Builds (2025): Why Your Homelab Needs a Dedicated Compute Node

Build a reliable Proxmox homelab with dedicated compute hardware and run Jellyfin, Docker, and VMs without risking your storage or internet.

Best NAS for Media Servers (2025): Why Dedicated Storage Saves Your Sanity

Looking for the best NAS for your media server in 2025? Here is why a dedicated storage box beats a Proxmox VM and the NAS setups, drives, and network gear that keep your library fast, safe, and always online.

Best Homelab Router Setup (2025): Stop Letting Your ISP Kill Your Stack

Your ISP router is a security nightmare waiting to happen. Here's how to build a real router that protects your media server stack instead of exposing it.

Media Server Hardware Guide (2025): The 4-Box Setup That Just Works

Your homelab, aka your on-prem cloud, deserves real architecture.

Mastering UID/GID Mapping in Proxmox LXC Containers

Unlock seamless file sharing with proper UID/GID mapping